Learn how and why to search the more than 170,000 indexed obituaries from Topeka newspapers from 1906 to present

Learn about new genealogy tools and how we can help you access them.

Learn about your ancestors in African-American newspapers.

Connect with us to get started on your family tree. Your genealogy librarian is an exceptional resource.

Learn tips for digging deeper into your family tree to find elusive ancestors.

Find out if your family really has Native American ancestry.

Gain insight into DNA testing that is helping people connect to their ethnicity and find lost family members.

If you have Swedish roots, you may not need to dig very deep to find details about your ancestors. 

Connect with your current family and your family’s history at a family reunion.

As part of the celebration of Black History Month, KTWU provided a sneak peek of Africa’s Great Civilizations on Thursday, February 23, at Washburn University.

Wouldn’t it be a great idea to showcase our local genealogy and history on the Genealogy Roadshow? Well we think so! Find out what you can do.

Find out more about the Library’s genealogy resources!